Methylphenidate
Chemical formula: C₁₄H₁₉NO₂ Molecular mass: 233.306 g/mol PubChem compound: 4158
Active ingredient description
Methylphenidate is a CNS stimulant (psychostimulant) with more pronounced effects on central than on motor activities. The mechanism of action in humans is not fully understood; however, it is thought that the effect is due to inhibition of dopamine reuptake in the striatum without triggering a release of dopamine.
Medicine classification
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC Group | Classification | |
|---|---|---|
| N06BA04 | Methylphenidate | N Nervous system → N06 Psychoanaleptics → N06B Psychostimulants, agents used for ADHD and nootropics → N06BA Centrally acting sympathomimetics |
Product monographs
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Document | Type | Information Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RITALIN Tablet | MPI, US: SPL/PLR | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | |
| TUZULBY Prolonged-release chewable tablet | MPI, EU: SmPC | European Medicines Agency (EU) | |
| CONCERTA Extended-release tablet | MPI, EU: SmPC | Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (NZ) |
Medicines
Methylphenidate is an active ingredient of these brands:
Australia (AU)
Austria (AT)
Brazil (BR)
Canada (CA)
Croatia (HR)Cyprus (CY)
Ecuador (EC)
Estonia (EE)
Finland (FI)
France (FR)
Germany (DE)
Hong Kong (HK)
Ireland (IE)
Israel (IL)
Italy (IT)
Japan (JP)Lithuania (LT)
Malta (MT)
Mexico (MX)Netherlands (NL)
New Zealand (NZ)
Nigeria (NG)Poland (PL)
Romania (RO)
Singapore (SG)
South Africa (ZA)
Spain (ES)
Tunisia (TN)
Turkey (TR)
United Kingdom (UK)
United States (US)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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